Creamy Goat Cheese & Basil Dressing

Why This Goat Cheese Basil Dressing Deserves a Spot in Your Fridge Basil dressings don't get much more versatile than this, and this goat cheese and basil dressing proves that a thick, tangy dip and a proper salad dressing can genuinely be the same thing. Plant-based goat cheese and fresh basil combine for a dressing that works in more ways than you'd expect.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings: 4

Course: Dairy free, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 77

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

This recipe keeps things minimal letting tangy plant-based goat cheese and fresh basil do the work. Here's exactly what you need.
4 oz plant-based goat cheese at room temperature
1 clove garlic chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil lightly packed and chopped
1/4 teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste
Salt to taste
Letting the plant-based goat cheese come to room temperature genuinely matters here—cold cheese doesn't blend as smoothly and can leave you with a lumpier texture.

Equipment

This recipe keeps the tool list about as short as it gets. Here's what to grab:
Food processor
Measuring spoons
Spatula
Serving bowl
No stove, no complicated equipment. A food processor genuinely handles the entire process in under a minute.

Method

Step 1- Blend the Base
Combine the plant-based goat cheese, garlic, and basil together in a food processor and process until smooth.
Step 2- Season and Finish
Scrape down the sides of the processor. Add salt and pepper, then pulse a couple more times to fully incorporate.
Step 3- Serve
Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with chopped fresh basil, and serve with crostini and/or fresh vegetables.

Notes

Nutrition Breakdown (Per Serving)

Here's exactly what you're getting per serving, based on 4 total servings from this recipe:

Calories- 77 kcal
Total Fat- 6g
Saturated Fat- 4g
Sodium- 105mg
Total Carbohydrates- 1g
Dietary Fiber- 1g
Total Sugars- 1g
Protein- 4g